Team USATrack and Field

Chris Carter

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Athlete Bio

Height

6'1"

Hometown

Hearne, Texas

Education

Hearne High School (Hearne, Texas) ‘07 University of Houston ‘11, Kinesiology and Sport Administration

Personal

Son of Michael Carter and Shelia Phillips…Has one sister, Brittany…Married to Courtney Carter…Teaches special education and coaches track and field at a public high school in Humble, Texas…Hobbies include cutting hair, playing basketball, customizing cars and learning the keyboard.

World Championship Experience

Most recent: 2018 – 5th (triple jump)
Years of Participation: Indoor – 2014, 2018
Top Finish: 5th – 2018 (triple jump)